Gerrard returned to his boyhood club after a spell with LA Galaxy in The States

Gerrard revealed why he snubbed more prominent roles to work with Liverpool’s kids.

The former skipper is adamant that he needs to learn his trade before he is handed a team of his own.

Gerrard, 28, added: “I had them, chances to be a No1 or a No2, but I understood that, if you take the wrong ­opportunity at the wrong time and act on reputation, sentiment or emotion, then you could find it hard.